Posts

Showing posts from September, 2025

Former aide to far-right German politician jailed for spying for China

Jian Guo had worked in Brussels for five years for Maximilian Krah, while he was a member of the European Parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZosPuMY

Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/syLkPmd

Three dead, dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses on students

The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BrOVEnp

How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup

Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x4yUX2B

'Hundreds' of drones and missiles fired at Ukraine by Russia

At least four people have been killed in Kyiv following a Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gvyd4SQ

Quantum chips just proved they’re ready for the real world

Diraq has shown that its silicon-based quantum chips can maintain world-class accuracy even when mass-produced in semiconductor foundries. Achieving over 99% fidelity in two-qubit operations, the breakthrough clears a major hurdle toward utility-scale quantum computing. Silicon’s compatibility with existing chipmaking processes means building powerful quantum processors could become both cost-effective and scalable. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Y8vtM9o

Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption

Critics warn the change will make life more difficult for LGBT people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fNQPw8F

Why a tiny island's fate could decide Seychelles' next president

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QKrFXOH

Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know

Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but it’s not been confirmed by China or the app’s owner ByteDance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2ASXw68

This flower smells like dying ants, and flies can’t resist it

Vincetoxicum nakaianum tricks flies into pollinating it by imitating the smell of ants attacked by spiders. Ko Mochizuki stumbled upon this finding when he noticed flies clustering around the flowers and later confirmed their unusual preference. The study reveals the first known case of ant odor mimicry in plants, expanding our understanding of how diverse floral deception can be. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/M3zDKpI

Kimmel pulls no punches as he ramps up battle with Trump

Being at the centre of a storm about free speech seems to have hardened the US comedian's resolve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CILZ7FO

'Why does China prefer war?' The K-drama line that infuriated the Chinese internet

China's ban on K-drama seemed to be easing - until Jun Ji-hyun's Tempest came along. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vLunRlY

Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6TlbymR

France to recognise Palestinian state but Germany and Italy say not yet

President Emmanuel Macron, backed by several other European countries, described France's move as a "necessity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vD6WVZT

Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Manila, with some clashing with police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TecfvAj

Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force

Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aAdmWNw

US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says

Venezuela has condemned a series of strikes by US forces in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EORZAky

EU proposes curbs on trade with Israel over Gaza war

Despite the forceful language, the measures appear unlikely to pass and have been condemned by Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fs2dMYT

Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up

BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f1UHnMc

Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035

The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ETOCWq

Newborn baby buried alive in India fights for her life

The 20-day-old girl was found by chance when a shepherd heard faint cries from under a mound of earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CcMVKzb

Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office

The US leader said the journalist was "hurting Australia very much" as he said he would meet the country's PM "very soon". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4WsdUDR

Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink

The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XyPLnNZ

Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israeli troops push into Gaza City

Israel says its aim is to defeat up to 3,000 Hamas fighters who remain there, but the offensive has drawn international condemnation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DFGrPuk

Homes damaged, cars swept away as rains flood India's Uttarakhand

Rescue efforts are under way after the Himalayan region was hit by torrential downpour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jOqeVzC

Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime

Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tl8aXy3

Scientists just found hidden parasitic wasps spreading across the U. S.

Researchers discovered two new parasitic wasp species living in the U.S., tracing their origins back to Europe and uncovering clues about how they spread. Their arrival raises fresh questions about biodiversity, ecological risks, and the role of citizen science in tracking hidden species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FK1eacf

Brazil's Lula hits back at Trump over Bolsonaro trial and tariffs

In an essay, he says Brazil's democracy and sovereignty "are not on the table" after clashes with the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s2ebJKT

Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president

The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3kMVyTO

Scientists just discovered how octopuses really use their arms

Octopuses aren’t just flexible—they’re astonishingly strategic. A new study reveals how their eight arms coordinate with surprising precision: front arms for exploring, back arms for locomotion, and every arm capable of twisting, bending, shortening, and elongating in unique ways. Researchers observed nearly 7,000 deformations across multiple habitats, capturing behaviors from camouflage tricks to elaborate hunting techniques. This insight doesn’t just unlock secrets of octopus biology, it could also inspire new innovations in robotics and neuroscience. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GHFw0fO

Surprising giant DNA discovery may be linked to gum disease and cancer

Scientists in Tokyo have uncovered “Inocles,” massive strands of extrachromosomal DNA hidden inside bacteria in human mouths. These giants, overlooked by traditional sequencing, could explain how oral microbes adapt, survive, and impact health. Found in nearly three-quarters of people, Inocles carry genes for stress resistance and may even hint at links to diseases like cancer, opening a whole new frontier in microbiome research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/O7sa0lu

ICE agent shoots dead man who tried to drive at agents, officials say

The driver, Silverio Villegas-Gonzales, was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/krmXyOv

Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn leader released from prison early

Nikos Michaloliakos, 67, who gave Hitler salutes at rallies, is allowed to serve the remainder of his sentence from home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ll6KN3n

World's first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania's PM

Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania "leapfrog" bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dj23wvY

These dinosaur eggs survived 85 million years. What they reveal is wild

Dating dinosaur eggs has always been tricky because traditional methods rely on surrounding rocks or minerals that may have shifted over time. Now, for the first time, scientists have directly dated dinosaur eggs by firing lasers at tiny eggshell fragments. The technique revealed that fossils in central China are about 85 million years old, placing them in the late Cretaceous period. This breakthrough not only sharpens our timeline of dinosaur history but also offers fresh clues about ancient populations and the climate they lived in. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/fAEucVU

South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life

Thabo Bester had argued the documentary would affect his trial for allegedly faking his death to escape prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Gi7S8T

South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HoGhb2i

Israeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say

The Israeli military says it hit military targets, but the Houthis say only civilian sites were targeted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VBr4wfA

Fatal dam collapse: 'How do you restart from nothing?'

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aGn1lq2

The foods that delay dementia and heart disease. Backed by a 15-year study

What we eat as we age may determine how many chronic illnesses we face later in life. A 15-year study of more than 2,400 older adults reveals that diets rich in vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and healthy fats slow the accumulation of diseases like cardiovascular problems and dementia—while inflammatory diets heavy in red meat and sugary drinks speed it up. Researchers now aim to pinpoint the most effective dietary recommendations to promote longer, healthier lives. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/AoLUDE3

Simple blood test could spot Alzheimer’s years before symptoms

Scientists discovered that certain blood proteins linked to brain injury and inflammation strongly correlate with early signs of memory and cognitive decline, especially in Hispanic and Latino adults. This breakthrough points to a future where Alzheimer’s could be detected early with a simple blood test. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/w8RtbO7

Watch: Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests

Charlotte Scarr reports from the Kathmandu where deadly protests against corruption and nepotism took place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qh8t5HB

Scientists build quantum computers that snap together like LEGO bricks

Like LEGO for the quantum age, researchers have created modular superconducting qubits that can be linked with high fidelity. This design allows reconfiguration, upgrades, and scalability, marking a big step toward fault-tolerant quantum computers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7BGnb8L

Autism symptoms vanish in mice after Stanford brain breakthrough

Scientists at Stanford have found that hyperactivity in the brain’s reticular thalamic nucleus may drive autism-like behaviors. In mouse models, drugs and neuromodulation techniques that suppressed this overactive region reversed symptoms, hinting at new therapeutic pathways that overlap with epilepsy treatments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/EBW0URQ

'Suitcase murder' trial begins in New Zealand

Hakyung Lee is accused of killing her two young children, whose bodies were found stuffed in suitcases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jvazrxm

Recognition of Palestinian state is 'disastrous', US ambassador says

Mike Huckabee, the United States Ambassador to Israel, has said that plans to recognise a Palestinian state have had "disastrous consequences". from BBC News https://ift.tt/OCfQt0z

Boko Haram kills at least 60 in overnight attack on Nigerian village

Many of those killed had recently returned to the village in Borno State, following years of displacement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DL29B0y

'No doubt' Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver “just and lasting peace”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ptWRmJQ

Watch: Key moments from RFK Jr's heated Senate hearing

The US health secretary faced questions on Covid deaths and vaccines a week after firing the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Pzmtn9

Watch: BBC correspondent at scene of Lisbon funicular crash

Local media reports suggest a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control - a national day of mourning is being observed from BBC News https://ift.tt/3zisC2q

Who are the victims of the Lisbon funicular cable crash?

A transport worker is among those killed, while a three-year-old German boy is reported to have escaped with minor injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B9YvPud

Central Asia’s last stable glaciers just started to collapse

Snowfall shortages are now destabilizing some of the world’s last resilient glaciers, as shown by a new study in Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains. Using a monitoring station on Kyzylsu Glacier, researchers discovered that stability ended around 2018, when snowfall declined sharply and melt accelerated. The work sheds light on the Pamir-Karakoram Anomaly, where glaciers had resisted climate change longer than expected. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/XD3Smxi

Body seen in secret mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QuJFEOf

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say

The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zilG2F4

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident

The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/thk4wMJ